# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 vs Flight Sim 18

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Sim 18 at 4.4 against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014's 3.6. Flight Sim 18 also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 27%) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Sim 18 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Sim 18 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Sim 18 has 2.4K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014's written reviews are positive against 66% of Flight Sim 18's.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 ships an update fortnightly, Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 | Flight Sim 18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2014/id859478771/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 467 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2014/id859478771)

Experience realistic flight over New York City with a vast selection of aircraft and challenging missions. Simulate diverse weather conditions and utilize advanced physics for an immersive piloting adventure.

**Highlights:** 16 aircraft types, 400+ missions, Realistic weather simulation, Detailed New York City scenery, Advanced flight physics, Functional cockpit instruments

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Refuel Gas!!! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 757 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 707 | $4.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $4.99 | one-time |
| F-18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Shuttle | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Boeing 747 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Airbus 320 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Airplanes | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 🔒 Authentic ATC chatter
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 💸 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🔧 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Planes behave erratically during flight
- Camera view randomly spins out of control
- Frequent freezing and app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free aircraft options
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Better camera and view controls
- Ability to save and resume flights


### Flight Sim 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467)

Experience the thrill of piloting realistic jet airliners in an open-world environment. Explore a global map, master challenging landings, and enjoy immersive flight controls, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D model planes, Global open-world map, Day-night cycle, Realistic flight controls, Actual plane cockpits, Dynamic weather systems, Challenging landing scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| First Officer Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Planes | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control
- 🚀 Variety of planes
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic sound effects
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Landing gear issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight physics
- 🐛 Buggy navigation and altitude indicators
- 💰 Expensive plane prices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not retaining purchased upgrades
- Incorrect directional guidance during flights
- Altitude and speed indicators not functioning properly
- Freezing and crashing issues during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more airports and cities
- Implement more realistic flight mechanics
- Improve graphics and details of cities/environments
- Introduce emergency situations and challenges
- Add customization options for airlines and liveries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flight Sim 18 free?

Flight Sim 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Sim 18 is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Flight Sim 18 averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 or Flight Sim 18 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 shows ads; Flight Sim 18 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2014 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flight Sim 18 on October 19, 2026.

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